Manenberg police are on the hunt for two assailants linked to a double murder case in Sabie Walk.

According to reports, a 39-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman came under attack as they stood in Dina Court last night during load shedding.

Eyewitnesses say that several shots were fired by a female assailant who hit both victims in the face and upper body.

The man died on the scene, while the 24-year-old ran for cover.

She collapsed at an address in Sabie Walk, succumbing to her wounds.

The suspects fled the scene on foot.